Happy New Year of the Dog! Think Rinkya for Japan Shopping!
January 25, 2006HAPPY YEAR OF THE DOG! THINK RINKYA FOR JAPAN SHOPPING! TEMPE, AZ/January 24, 2006/FPSnewswire/ - In Japan the dog symbolizes prosperity and protection.
Horie played main role in the 'Koizumi theater'
January 25, 2006A colossal column snaps and breaks. A statue falls from the pedestal. Underneath, people rush about in total confusion. When I heard about the arrest of Takafumi Horie, president of Livedoor Co.,
Today's fighters don't match up with Japan's pugilistic past
January 25, 2006At 35, Takashi Koshimoto will try to become Japan's oldest world boxing champion when he takes on Chin In Jin in a featherweight title bout Sunday.
POINT OF VIEW/ Haruo Ohno: Cherish Japanese traits, adapt Western style
January 25, 2006Editor's note: This is the last of a two-part series on the Japanese car industry.
Exec heading Japan Post privatization seeks removal of 10-million-yen cap on savings
January 25, 2006Yoshifumi Nishikawa, head of a new company set up to organize the privatization of Japan Post, said he would lobby the government to remove its 10-million-yen cap on postal deposits. Nishikawa, who on Monday became president of Japan Post Co.,
Tokyo: Beef ban stays until safety ensured
January 25, 2006Government officials told U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Robert Zoellick on Monday the reimposed ban on U.S. beef will remain until Tokyo is convinced cattle parts at high risk of BSE will not be mixed into shipments.
Taiwanese makers of pick-up heads striving to compete with Japanese
January 25, 2006Eoming Devices has been developing PUHs for DVD burners but has not yet started volume production, the sources indicated. Topray specializes in PUHs for portable DVD players, with Sharp being a major client, the sources noted.
Newswatch: Canon introduces slim DV camcorder in Taiwan
January 25, 2006Sony and Toshiba will each promote DV camcorders with a built-in HDD (hard disk drive) next month. The DC20 has a 2.2 million-pixel CCD image censor and is priced at NT$39,000 (US$1,220). :
Japanese group says N.Korean infected with bird flu
January 25, 2006Lee Young-wha, head of Rescue the North Korean People! Urgent Action Network, did not elaborate on how members of his group had found the woman to be affected, but said she was reported to have been admitted to a Red Cross hospital in December.
India to zoom past Japan in '06
January 25, 2006WASHINGTON: India will become the worlds third largest economy by equalling or surpassing Japan sometime this year much earlier than previously projected according to a new forecast.
Asian, U.S., European Biotech and Drug Companies to Partner at BIO Conference in Tokyo
January 25, 2006Asian, U.S.,
Tokyo Stock Exchange Computers Pass Key Test in Record Livedoor Trading
January 25, 200625 (Bloomberg) -- Tokyo Stock Exchange computers passed their biggest test since shutting down last week, clearing a backlog of sell orders for Livedoor Co., the Internet company facing fraud allegations that triggered the closure.
NTT DoCoMo considers investing in Philippine telecom
January 25, 2006NTT DoCoMo considers investing in Philippine telecomLast Update: 1/25/2006 04:45:30 AM TOKYO (MarketWatch) -- NTT DoCoMo Inc. ( 9437.TO) said Wednesday that it is considering investing in Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (
Japan stocks hold steady
January 25, 2006TOKYO (Reuters) - The Nikkei share average gave up almost all its early gains Wednesday, ending virtually unchanged on the first day in more than a week that Livedoor Co. shares were traded in earnest.
Asian Stocks Rise on Economic Growth; Sumitomo Metal, Kookmin Bank Advance
January 25, 200625 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rose for the second day after reports showed faster-than-expected economic growth in China and South Korea and a broader expansion in Japan. Sumitomo Metal Industries Ltd. and Kookmin Bank advanced. ''
Sony acquires U.S. online-game developer Zipper Interactive
January 25, 2006Sony acquires U.S. online-game developer Zipper InteractiveLast Update: 1/25/2006 05:12:16 AM TOKYO (MarketWatch) -- Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. said Wednesday it has acquired Zipper Interactive, a U.S.
Sony acquires U.S. online-game developer Zipper Interactive
January 25, 2006Sony acquires U.S. online-game developer Zipper InteractiveLast Update: 1/25/2006 05:12:16 AM TOKYO (MarketWatch) -- Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. said Wednesday it has acquired Zipper Interactive, a U.S.
Era ends as Sony to halt domestic Walkman production
January 25, 2006Era ends as Sony to halt domestic Walkman productionLast Update: 1/25/2006 05:13:21 AM TOKYO (MarketWatch) -- The Sony Walkman will no longer be made in Japan. Sony Corp. (
Japan launches satellite at last
January 25, 2006It's going well so far," the JAXA spokeswoman said. JAXA said the satellite entered its proper orbit.The satellite - which is called "Daichi," a word that means the earth or ground in Japanese - is designed to gather detailed topographical data.
Pfizer sues Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma in Britain
January 25, 2006Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma Co. said Wednesday that Pfizer Ltd. has filed a lawsuit against it and its parent firm Sumitomo Chemical Co. with a British court.
Walsall escapes scrutiny of scuppered Fujitsu deal
January 25, 2006The District Auditor has refused a request to investigate Walsall Council Cabinet's secret negotiations over an aborted 500m outsourcing deal with Fujitsu.
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January 25, 2006Ad - Upload, share and store your travel photos online. Order prints online and pick them up at your local Target store.
Toyota Drives Into Super Bowl with Bilingual Ad
January 25, 2006Men aren't colour blind when it comes to their wheels, it seems. A new survey has revealed colour is in fact more important to men than women when it comes to shopping for a new car.
Toyota Camry to Join Nextel In 2007
January 25, 2006NASCAR got a year ahead of itself Monday, announcing all sorts of plans for 2007 but saying little about the season that is about to begin.
Toyota Motor Invests Y9.7 Billion To Expand R&D Base In Belgium
January 25, 2006TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Toyota Motor Corp. ( 7203.TO) said Wednesday it has invested EUR75 million, or about Y9.7 billion, to expand its research and development center in Belgium.
Japan Scientists Find Million-Year-Old Ice
January 25, 2006TOKYO Jan 25, 2006 - A team of Japanese researchers drilling on Antarctica has recovered what is believed to be the oldest sample of ice ever possibly dating back 1 million years, officials said Tuesday.
Fuji Heavy To Market Subaru-Brand Cars In Mexico - Kyodo
January 25, 2006NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (
Sony to shift Walkman production out of Japan
January 25, 2006Japan's Sony will end domestic output of its Walkman portable audio players by the end of March, the company said Wednesday.
Daihatsu and Toyota launch new compact SUV
January 25, 2006Business Daihatsu Motor Co LTD Toyota Motor Corporation Daihatsu Motor Co Ltd and Toyota Motor Corporation announced on January 17 the nationwide sales launch in Japan of a new compact SUV sold as...
NEWS: Japanese Corporations Embrace 'Warm Biz' Climate-Friendly Office Wear
January 25, 2006Japanese Corporations Embrace 'Warm Biz' Climate-Friendly Office Wear Source: Japan for Sustainability TOKYO, Jan. 25, 2006 - Teikoku Databank Ltd.,
Japan's Bonds Fall; Brokers Try to Raise Yields and Boost Demand at Sale
January 25, 200625 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's 20-year government bonds fell on speculation brokers are trying to push yields higher to make the securities more attractive to investors at an auction tomorrow.
Japan prosecutors to grill Livedoor president over alleged fraud (21-01-2006)
January 25, 2006Business Financials Takafumi Horie© AFPThe reported decision came after investigators questioned chief associates of Livedoor president Takafumi Horie, 33, over alleged violations of ...
Mitsubishi Chem to up Kashima No 2 olefins capacity
January 25, 2006Extract not available.
Nippon Steel plans Aug turnaround for BPA unit
January 25, 2006Extract not available.
First Sony DRM Trojan
January 25, 2006First Sony DRM TrojanDEC 2005 + JAN 2006If you thought all the fuss about Sony's DRM, known as spyware in other circles, was just a load of hype, think again.
Japan's KDDI profits rise on growing mobile business
January 25, 2006Business Financials An employee of Japan's mobile communication giant KDDI© AFPKDDI posted net profit of 158.01 billion yen (1.38 billion dollars) in the nine-month period with revenue rising ...
Toyota invests y9.7B to expand R&D base in Belgium
January 25, 2006Toyota invests y9.7B to expand R&D base in BelgiumLast Update: 1/24/2006 10:05:11 PM TOKYO (MarketWatch) -- Toyota Motor Corp. (
Mitsubishi issues redundancy offers to Adelaide workers
January 25, 2006Early indications suggest Mitsubishi will have little trouble convincing 250 Adelaide workers to accept redundancy packages. The company is cutting back production of its 380 model at its Adelaide factory because of weak sales.
Japan plans to compensate former S.Korea, Taiwan leprosy patients
January 25, 2006TOKYO : Japanese lawmakers plan to compensate former leprosy patients in South Korea and Taiwan who were forcibly secluded under Japanese colonial rule.
Japanese scientists dig up million-year-old ice
January 25, 2006TOKYO - Japanese researchers said they had dug up ice in the Antarctic Ocean estimated to be one million years old that could give more clues than ever about climate and environmental changes.
State Supreme Court clears way for sale of land for Toyota Technical Center for $11M
January 25, 2006By Sheena Harrison Jan. 24, 2006 2:24 PM The Michigan Supreme Court has cleared the way for the state to sell 690 acres in York Township to Toyota Technical Center USA Inc. for $11 million.
Japanese Internet CEO is Arrested
January 25, 2006Prosecutors late Monday arrested four top executives of one of Japan's high-profile Internet companies for alleged fraud, including its famous founder and chairman, Takafumi Horie.
Japan fears missile data leak to North Korea
January 25, 2006TOKYO - Japan's defence chief said Tuesday the nation must be more careful about security after information on a missile system under development was leaked to a company with possible links to communist North Korea. '
Japan Scolds U.S. Official Over Beef Shipment
January 25, 2006Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and other top Japanese officials have told visiting Deputy Secretary of State Robert Zoellick of their disappointment over a U.S. meat exporter's violation of an agreement that had allowed U.S.
Koizumi hits back at critics over ties to disgraced IT icon
January 25, 2006TOKYO : Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi hit back at criticism over his support of young Internet entrepreneur Takafumi Horie after the former business hero was arrested for alleged fraud. '
Sony acquires Zipper Interactive
January 25, 2006Zipper Interactive has joined Sony's SCE Worldwide Studios. Sony Computer Entertainment made it known today that it has acquired the game developer but the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed at press time.
Japanese Missile Data Leaked to N.Korea
January 25, 2006A dossier on the Japanese military's most recent surface-to-air missiles was leaked to a pro-Pyongyang group in Japan, the countrys Sankei Shimbun reported Tuesday.
Japan team drills more than 3,000 meters into Antarctic ice
January 25, 2006Japan team drills more than 3,000 meters into Antarctic ice TOKYO, Jan. 24 KYODO Japan's Antarctic research team has drilled 3,028.52 meters into the Antarctic ice sheet at the research base known as Dome Fuji, the education ministry said Tuesday.
Tokyo exchange takes step towards Livedoor delisting
January 25, 2006The Tokyo Stock Exchange has moved trading of Japanese Internet portal Livedoor and Livedoor Marketing shares to its supervision post, a move that makes it easier to delist the company should the exchange decide to do so.
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January 25, 2006Ad - Oceanfront family-friendly, AAA three diamond resort. Beautifully furnished oceanfront rooms and suites, located in the heart of North Myrtle Beach.
Tokyo close flat, Asian shares higher
January 25, 2006Extract not available.
KTF, DoCoMo Considering JV
January 25, 2006Extract not available.
Toshiba bets heavily on Westinghouse
January 25, 2006TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese electronics conglomerate Toshiba Corp. is betting heavily that its plans to buy Westinghouse, a leader in the Chinese nuclear power market, will be justified by strong growth, analysts said Tuesday.
Japan Scientists Find Million-Year-Old Ice
January 25, 2006TOKYO -- A team of Japanese researchers drilling on Antarctica has recovered what is believed to be the oldest sample of ice ever -- possibly dating back 1 million years, officials said Tuesday.
US beef exports to Japan on hold
January 25, 2006TOKYO (Reuters) - Agriculture Undersecretary J.B. Penn said Tuesday it is premature to talk of a date for resuming U.S. beef imports after materials banned due to fears of mad cow disease were found in a shipment.
Livedoor trading flattens Tokyo
January 25, 2006TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) -- Tokyo's Nikkei share average finished flat Wednesday, up just 0.01 percent after losing almost all its early gains. But South Korea and Taiwan both rose more than 1 percent on demand for tech stocks.
Taiwan CCFL maker see increased orders amid tight supply from Japan vendors
January 25, 2006Taiwan CCFL maker see increased orders amid tight supply from Japan vendorsOki develops -bit LCD source driver with 500Mbps interface DigiTimes Publication.
China-based foundries Hua Hong NEC and GSMC undercutting competition by as much as 50% on 0.18 micron producti
January 25, 2006foundries Hua Hong NEC and GSMC undercutting competition by as much as 0% on 0.
Koizumi takes flak as Horie is arrested
January 25, 2006Takafumi Horie, 33, CEO of Japanese Internet portal Livedoor Co.,
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5
January 25, 2006Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5Date 24 Jan 2006Price 229.00 (Inc.
Sony Bravia KDLS40A12U
January 25, 2006Sony Bravia KDLS40A12UDate 25 Jan 2006Price 1,665.20 (Inc.
Koizumi denies US arm-twisting in beef imports resumption
January 25, 2006Also Tuesday, Japan confirmed its 22nd case of mad-cow disease in a 5-year-old cow that died last week, the farm ministry said. The cow was not raised for food and posed no danger to Japanese beef, the statement said.